New directions in data visualisation in environmental archaeology. 29 April Leicester

Recent AEA conferences (e.g. Plymouth 2015, Rome 2016) have focussed attention on the challenges of Big Data and synthesis within environmental archaeology. For the 2017 spring meeting we would like to develop this theme by exploring new ways of visualising environmental archaeological data. With the development of new analytical methods and an ever-expanding suite of technological solutions for data analysis and visualisation, new opportunities for presenting complex datasets with increased clarity are emerging. Coherent data presentation is critical if we are to achieve meaningful dissemination of environmental archaeological research both within and beyond the discipline. The latter arena is becoming increasingly important as the value of archaeological research in debates and policy development concerning heritage management and responses to environmental change are being made apparent.

The conference will include three formats of presentation: traditional lectures (20 minutes); Ignite format (5 minute presentations with a maximum of 10 slides); and posters. There will be a prize competition for the best student poster (£50). A pre-conference dinner will take place on Friday 28th April (details to follow).

If you are interested in contributing, please send a 200 word abstract to Richard Thomas (rmt12@le.ac.uk) by Friday 24th March 2017. Informal enquiries about other topics are welcomed.

Information on conference fees and how to register will be advertised shortly.